Actiontn is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2018. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Actiontn is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Actiontn generated $200.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.2% each year .
Since 2018, Actiontn has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $184,947. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ACTION TN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXPAND AND COORDINATE THEIR CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING POWER AROUND OUR SHARED VALUES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, FROM BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO RURAL TENNESSEANS. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATING, EQUIPPING, AND ENGAGING CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTION ON IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT WILL SHAPE THE NATION'S FUTURE. ACTION TN SUPPORTS ALLIES WITH CAPACITY GRANTS, TRAININGS, ORGANIZING TOOLS, DATA, NETWORKING, AND COORDINATION OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MEMBERS RANGE FROM STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO LOCAL GROUPS THAT SHARE VALUES OF SOCIAL, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. AS A 501C4 POLITICAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATION, ACTIONTN IS ACTIVE IN ELECTIONS THAT FURTHER OUR MISSION BUT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACTION TN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXPAND AND COORDINATE THEIR CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING POWER AROUND OUR SHARED VALUES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, FROM BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO RURAL TENNESSEANS.
ACTION TN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXPAND AND COORDINATE THEIR CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING POWER AROUND OUR SHARED VALUES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, FROM BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO RURAL TENNESSEANS.
ACTION TN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXPAND AND COORDINATE THEIR CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING POWER AROUND OUR SHARED VALUES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, FROM BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO RURAL TENNESSEANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pratik Dash Board Member | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Aftyn Behn President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
John Deane Secretary | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Bennett Foster Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jason Freeman Board Member | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Francie Hunt Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $200,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $124,553 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,216 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,752 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,937 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $572 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $145,126 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,610 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $63,610 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $63,610 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $63,610 |
Over the last fiscal year, Actiontn has awarded $27,147 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION PURPOSE: VOTER CONTACT | $20,346 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: VOTER CONTACT | $6,801 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Actiontn has recieved totaling $104,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tennessee Investor Fund Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FIELD PROGRAMS | $104,000 |
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